Comparison

Mahjong Master Coach vs Tile Sprig

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mahjong Master Coach

Features
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Mahjong Master Coach is a single-player Mahjong game built like a fitness coach. Play AI opponents from Basic to Mahjong Wizard, with a coach that ranks your options, explains why, and reviews every game in plain language that never reads like a form letter. • Learn by playing — a guided first game, lessons, and quizzes that track what you've mastered. • A coach that explains — rank your options, tap Why?, and watch it think out loud: the priority, the candidates it weighed, and the trade-off, grounded in the real numbers. Coaching runs on-device and offline using Apple's on-device intelligence, so it stays private. • The analysis lab — every discard gets a decision-quality score and an optional confidence read (best, good, or risky). A per-turn timeline shows the handful of moves that actually cost you, and an efficiency radar maps your strengths. Replay any hand and change one discard — the AI plays it forward so you can compare outcomes side by side. It grades your decision, not your luck. • A Master Score out of 10,000 that rewards knowledge, training, and real games — and gently fades if you stop, so streaks matter. • Seven rule sets — American (NMJL-style, with the Charleston and jokers), Hong Kong, Japanese Riichi, Chinese Official (MCR), Taiwanese 16-tile, Sichuan (blood-battle), and a Simplified beginner set — each with its own coaching and references. • Mahjong Solitaire, too — layered tile-matching with boards that are guaranteed solvable, plus a daily challenge. • Challenge a friend to the exact same deal with a QR code — they play the identical hand on any device, then you compare scores. No account. No internet. (Powered by the open Mahjong Portable Format.) • Your mahjong home base — optional and in-app: mahjong news and events, a community and clubs directory, and mahjong podcasts with a built-in player. • Clean and private — no ads, no gacha, no fan-service, no tracking. Plays fully offline. Subscription: monthly or annual, with a 7-day free trial. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tile Sprig

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A little matching. A little planning. A satisfying puzzle break. Welcome to Tile Sprig, a casual tile-matching puzzle where simple taps lead to thoughtful choices. Explore layered boards, collect matching tiles, and enjoy the sparkle of every completed trio. MATCH THREE, MAKE SPACE Tap available tiles to move them into your seven-slot tray. Collect three identical tiles to clear them and make room for your next move. Look ahead and choose carefully—every open slot matters! SMALL ROUNDS, THOUGHTFUL CHOICES Clear each board before time runs out. As you progress through nine levels, discover more tile patterns and work toward better scores and more stars. A LITTLE HELP ALONG THE WAY Need a fresh perspective? Use a hint to spot an available tile, undo your last collection, or shuffle the remaining tiles to explore a different approach. SHARE THE PUZZLE FUN Try pass-and-play challenges for two or four players on one device. Take turns with the same board layout, then compare your scores for a friendly puzzle challenge. MAKE EACH VISIT YOUR OWN Collect stars, unlock visual themes, and revisit completed levels to improve your results. Enjoy softly glowing scenery, detailed tiles, and satisfying clearing effects. Whether you have a few spare minutes or feel like one more round, Tile Sprig brings a little matching fun to your day. Tap, match, and let your next puzzle unfold.

Screenshots

Mahjong Master Coach4 screens
Tile Sprig2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tile Sprig at none against Mahjong Master Coach's 2. Tile Sprig also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mahjong Master Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tile Sprig asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mahjong Master Coach versus Tile Sprig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahjong Master CoachTile Sprig
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJSC BIZ, LLCJACE MERRIWEATHER

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mahjong Master Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Premium — Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium — Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Tile Sprig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mahjong Master Coach free?
Mahjong Master Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tile Sprig free?
Tile Sprig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mahjong Master Coach or Tile Sprig have ads?
Neither Mahjong Master Coach nor Tile Sprig shows ads.

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